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The Bourbon Life
The Bourbon Life
- 1 hour 24 minutesSeason 5, Episode 19: The Bourbon Life Crew - Unscripted & Unfiltered
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, The Bourbon Life Crew (minus Chad) spends some time hanging out together in The Bourbon Life Studios sharing some great conversation and even better pours.
The Crew discusses this year’s Kentucky Derby and Philip’s Derby Party which Matt attended and was apparently very overdressed, the new $15,000 Woodford Reserve bottle that was recently released, as well as other “unobtainable” Bourbons that are currently on the market, and the Unobtanium Experience that is going on at the KY Elk & Outdoor Fest in Bardstown on May 11th where 5 lucky winners will win their very own barrel of Bourbon from 1 of 5 different Kentucky Distilleries.
They also taste and review the new Jim Beam Black 7-Year, the Nelson Bros. Calvados Cask Finished Bourbon, and the Filibuster Single Estate Single Barrel Bourbon.
This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms Bourbon, Hotel Distil, Bluegrass Distillers, The Stave Restaurant, Three Chord Bourbon, James E. Pepper Distillery, and The Kitchen Table at James B. Beam Distilling Co.
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10 May 2024, 4:30 am - 1 hour 8 minutesThe Whiskey Trip - Season 2, Episode 19 - Ryan Thompson, Founder & Owner - 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirits Co.
This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes listeners on a ride to Vail, Colorado to chat with Owner and Founder, Ryan Thompson from 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirits Co.
Ryan sits down with the Big Man and chats about the history of 10th Mountain and the storied Army Division it honors. Big Chief takes a trip down memory lane of his Army service. Ryan tells of his dedication to helping active duty service members and veterans through 10th Mountain.
On the first half, they start the show with 10th Mountain Bourbon at 92 proof, that has a mash-bill of 75% corn, 20% rye, and 5% malted barley. It has a hint of honey and toasted almonds.
To take them into the second half, they sip on the 10th Mountain Rye Whiskey. This could be the red wine drinker’s gateway whiskey with dark fruit, toffee, and a dry finish.
To finish the show they dive into a bottle of 10th Mountain American Single Malt. The nose has chocolate notes that reminds the big man of his grandmother’s Mississippi Mud Cake. With hints of coffee, spice, and a touch of honey this is a beautiful whiskey.
This ride on The Whiskey Trip is a tribute to the soldiers who first served in the 10th Mountain Division. Their sacrifices will not be forgotten or wasted.
Cheers!
7 May 2024, 4:30 am - 1 hour 33 minutesSeason 5, Episode 18: Kyle Merklein, Master Distiller - Holladay Distillery
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Kyle Merklein, Master Distiller, from Holladay Distillery.
The guys talk with Kyle about his educational background and experience, as well as growing up on a farm in Kansas, and how that led him to the world of whiskey and his current role as Master Distiller, the incredible history behind Holladay Distillery and how they have resurrected the brand to become one of the hottest brands on the market currently, as well as what the future looks like for both Kyle and Holladay Distillery.
They also taste and review their Ben Holladay 6-Year Old Missouri Straight Bottled in Bond Bourbon, their Holladay Soft Red Wheat Missouri Straight Bottled in Bond Bourbon, and their Holladay Soft Red Wheat 6-Year Old Missouri Straight Bottled in Bond Rickhouse Proof Bourbon.
This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms Bourbon, Hotel Distil, Bluegrass Distillers, The Stave Restaurant, Three Chord Bourbon, District 7 Social, and The Kitchen Table at James B. Beam Distilling Co.
Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at:
www.hoteldistil.com
3 May 2024, 4:30 am - 1 hour 5 minutesThe Whiskey Trip - Season 2, Episode 18 - Marlene Holmes, Master Distiller - Milam & Greene Whiskey
This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes listeners on a ride to Blanco, Texas to chat with Master Distiller, Marlene Holmes from Milam and Greene Whiskey.
Marlene sits down with the Big Man and chats about the history of Milam and Greene Whiskey. She also tells her journey through whiskey over the last 35 years, from the rolling blue grass hills of Kentucky to the prickly pair, mesquite, and junipers of the Texas Hill Country.
It’s a story of determination and grit. From the giant rick houses of Jim Beam to the Tiny Texas Distillery, Marlene has learned that she always has more learn about the wonderful world of whiskey.
On the first half, they start the show with Milam and Green Single Barrel at 86 proof. It has a little nuttiness like a Payday candy bar. They then sip on their Triple Cask Blend. At 94 proof, this blend from Texas, Kentucky and Tennessee has got a little kick and sweetness.
On the second half Marlene treats Big Chief to their Rye Whiskey that’s been finished in Tawny Port Barrels. The port barrel gives this whiskey a sweet tea taste. They finish the show with their very small batch. This straight bourbon whiskey was finished with charred French oak staves. At 108 proof it’s like a sticky sweet peach cobbler in a bottle.
This ride on The Whiskey Trip is a tribute to Marlene’s love and passion for her craft. Her life’s story is worth the trip to Blanco.
Cheers!
30 April 2024, 4:30 am - 1 hour 56 minutesSeason 5, Episode 17: David Mandell, Co-Founder & CEO, and John Hargrove, Co-Founder, COO, and President - Whiskey House
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studios with David Mandell, Co-Founder & CEO, and John Hargrove, Co-Founder, COO, and President, of Whiskey House. David was previously a guest on Episodes 117 and 135 and John was previously a guest on Episode 75
The guys talk with David and John about the respective backgrounds and experience, which are absolutely amazing, and how that led them to co-found Whiskey House together, the state of the art facility they are building in Elizabethtown, Kentucky and, for the very first time, they reveal 6 of the brands they are partnering with for production, and they also discuss the current state of the Bourbon market and what the future looks like for the industry overall and Whiskey House.
They also taste and review expressions from 6 of the brands that Whiskey House will be partnering with for production, including Whiskey JYPSI Explorer Series, Milam & Greene Rye Finished in Port Wine Casks, Lucky 7 The Frenchman Bourbon, E.J. Curley Small Batch Bourbon, Chicken Cock Double Oak Bourbon, and Calumet Farm 8-Year Bourbon.
This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms Bourbon, VisitLEX, Bluegrass Distillers, The Stave Restaurant, Three Chord Bourbon, Pappy & Company, and The Kitchen Table at James B. Beam Distilling Co.
Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at:
www.visitlex.com
www.pappyco.com
26 April 2024, 4:30 am - 1 hour 8 minutesThe Whiskey Trip - Season 2, Episode 17 - Tyler Blount, Owner - Neches Brewing Company
This week on The Whiskey Trip podcast, Big Chief takes listeners on a ride to Port Neches, Texas to chat with Tyler Blount, Owner of Neches Brewing Company.
Big Chief has collaborated with Neches Brewing Company and Treaty Oak Distilling on the Big Chief Series of Beers. The first of these is a German Dunkel aged in a Treaty Oak Bourbon for three months.
Tyler and the Big Man sit down and chat about the release of this magical beer on April 26th and the other planed beers in the Big Chief Series. Tyler tells listeners how he got into beer and try’s to get Big Chief to pronounce Neches the right way without success.
On the first half, they start the show with Treaty Oak Ghost Hill Texas Bourbon. They also sip on some of the Bourbon Barrel Aged Dunkel.
On the second half the guys sip on the Treaty Oak, Whiskey Myers Red Handed, a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey that is 95 proof and has a rye mash bill.
This ride on The Whiskey Trip showcases Big Chief’s love of Beer and his passion for working with others.
Cheers!
23 April 2024, 4:30 am - 1 hour 18 minutesSeason 5, Episode 16: Ray Franklin, Founder & President of Staghorn, Owner of Garrard County Distilling Co.
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Ray Franklin, Founder & President of Staghorn, Owner of Garrard County Distilling Co.
The guys talk with Ray about his background and experience, including starting a Distillery with the legend himself, Dave Pickerell, and how that experience led him to start Garrard County Distilling Co., how Staghorn was able to build one of the largest Distilleries in the US, Garrard County Distilling Co., during COVID without anybody really knowing about them, and also what the future looks like for Garrard County Distilling Co.
They also taste and review three different single barrels of Garrard County Distilling Co. Bourbon.
This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms, VisitLEX, Bluegrass Distillers, The Stave Restaurant, Three Chord Bourbon, Pappy & Company, and The Kitchen Table at James B. Beam Distilling Co.
Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at:
www.visitlex.com
www.pappyco.com
19 April 2024, 4:30 am - 1 hour 2 minutesThe Whiskey Trip - Season 2, Episode 16 - Logan Welk, President & Chief Operating Officer - B. R. Distilling
This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes listeners on a ride to Memphis, Tennessee to chat with Logan Welk President and Chief Operating Officer, from B. R. Distilling Company.
Logan takes the Big Man on a ride learning about the Blue Note Whiskey and B. R. Distilling Company. They chat about Memphis and its love of whiskey in Juke Joints that belt out the blues and give the city soul.
On the first half, they start the show with Blue Note Juke Joint, a straight bourbon whiskey which is a small batch at 93 proof. This is perfect for the 1920 Juke Joint on the banks of the Mississippi River.
To take the listeners into the break Big Chief pours a dram of their Blue Note straight rye whiskey. This is a 3 year old, 93 proof, 95% rye, 5% malted barley whiskey that is contract distilled at Green River. Perfect for any cocktail.
To close out the show, Logan and Big Chief sip on a straight rye whiskey finished with toasted French oak that is called Crossroads. A tribute to the place that is said to have given Robert Johnson his magic fingers and voice to belt out the Blues. At 100 proof to sip on in any juke joint.
This ride on The Whiskey Trip gives you another glimpse of something the big man loves - classic blues musicians like Al Green, Ottis Redding, and newer artists like Marcus King are always on Big Chief’s playlist.
Cheers!
16 April 2024, 4:30 am - 1 hour 32 minutesSeason 5, Episode 15: Zach Johnston, Chief Brand Officer and Senior V.P. of International Sales - Blackwood Distilling Co.
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Zach Johnston, Chief Brand Officer and Senior V.P. of International Sales, for Blackwood Distilling Co. in Versailles, Kentucky.
The guys talk with Zach about his incredible background that saw him living in multiple countries over an extended period and working in the spirits industry in multiple roles, including an incredible stint most recently at Uproxx as their whiskey critic, that led him to Blackwood Distilling, the story and the people behind the creation of the Blackwood Distilling Co. brand, and an in-depth look at the future of the Bourbon industry with an emphasis on international markets and what that means for the future of Blackwood Distilling Co.
They also taste and review the Blackwood Toasted Bourbon Batch 3 and Blackwood Toasted Rye Batch 2.
This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms, VisitLEX, Bluegrass Distillers, The Stave Restaurant, Three Chord Bourbon, Pappy & Company, and The Kitchen Table at James B. Beam Distilling Co.
Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at:
12 April 2024, 4:30 am - 2 hours 16 minutesThe Whiskey Trip - Season 2, Episode 15 - Southeast Texas-Based Music Group, Running on Credit
This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief showcases the music of the Southeast Texas band Running on Credit.
This week Big Chief takes a breaks from distilleries and introduces listeners to Running on Credit. This band is straight out of the bayous of Southeast Texas and plays some beautiful country music together.
From the soul touching lyrics of Sage Elmore to the smooth pedal steel guitar playing of Chase Curtis, this band has it all. Their music caught the Big Man’s attention, and people are lining up to hear them play.
On the first half they start the show with Sage and Big Chief sipping on some Russell's Reserve 10 year, while some of the band sip on Weller CYPB and others sip on Dark Arts Whiskey House.
For the second half everyone sips on some Garrison Brothers Guadeloupe that is finished in Port Wine Cask. Plenty of Miller Light and Coors Banquet is drank as the band continues to amaze Big Chief with tunes that resonate with him.
This ride on The Whiskey Trip gives listeners a glimpse of something besides whiskey that Big Chief is passionate about. We hope you enjoy.
Cheers!
9 April 2024, 4:30 am - 1 hour 22 minutesSeason 2, Episode 14: The Bourbon Life Crew - Unscripted & Unfiltered
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, The Bourbon Life Crew (minus Stacey) spends some time hanging out together in The Bourbon Life Studios sharing some great pours and even better conversation.
The Crew talks about whether blended whiskey should, or even could, make a comeback, whether brands are providing too much information on their labels these days and the importance of transparency, and whether premium, super-, and ultra-premium Bourbons are worth it.
They also taste and review the new Chris Stapleton endorsed whiskey from Buffalo Trace, Traveller Whiskey, Bulleit 12-Year Rye, and the new Booker’s 2024-01 “Springfield Batch.”
This Episode is dedicated to the memory of my friend, Jesse Aaron Taylor.
This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms, VisitLEX, Bluegrass Distillers, The Stave Restaurant, Three Chord Bourbon, Pappy & Company, and The Kitchen Table at James B. Beam Distilling Co.
Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at:
www.visitlex.com
www.pappyco.com
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